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BJ16 LBY

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 56,263 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,999 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,809 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BJ16 LBY is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ16 LBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 LBY registered?

BJ16 LBY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BJ16 LBY safe to buy?

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